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Who Killed Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 11, 2013

The death of Jesus is a story of conspiracy, deception and drama that ends by shedding forth saving grace "once, for all".

Quotes: “We all make something. Some make excuses. Some make differences.”--Unknown “Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.--Dan Stanford” “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”--T. S. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not The Jesus They Wanted Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2021

The crowds were looking for a Christ who would "remain" and lead them into glorious earthly kingdom, but Jesus was talking about being "lifted up" and not being with them forever. The Jesus they wanted wasn't the Jesus they were getting.

I’m told these were actual answers that children gave in Sunday School: “Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark.” “The epistles were the wives of the apostles.” “Moses got the 10 Commandments at Mt. Cyanide.” “King Solomon had 700 wives and 300 porcupines.” “The men who followed the Lord were called ...read more

Scripture: John 12:28-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You May Never Know? Small Things

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021

One of my goals after 44 years of ministry is to FINISH WELL. Many of the seemingly small steps we take in ministry may seem to go unnoticed. Be faithful to your post of duty.

SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! Can we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10, Zechariah 4:10, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Is Better Than The Wages

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 3, 2021

Thankfully, Romans 6:23 does not end with the words the wages of sin is death. It continues with the promise we all need, saying that yes, death is the punishment for sin, “but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Alba 10-3-2021 THE GIFT IS BETTER THAN THE WAGES Romans 6:23 Sin. There is that word again. It dogs us, it tempts us, and it uses us and tears us down. It is like a virus that doesn't go away. Sin is the virus that has infected the whole human race – there is no human cure for it and there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Train Your Conscience - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

The Lord warns us that our eyes should be trained to be pure. Many are struggling with the sins of the eyes, because while there is much restriction as to what one can do with their hands and legs, there is no restraint set as to what one can do with their eyes.

Train your conscience - Part 2 In the past few chapters, we have delved deep into the subject of our conscience. To summarize briefly, we understand that our conscience is placed inside of us by God Himself, it is God’s gift to us, which serves as our internal audit to help us be aware of what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27, Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Other

God's Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2017

God's unspeakable gift is the greatest gift that will ever be given. It encompasses the entire work of redemption. It is the greatest Christmas gift.

God’s Unspeakable Gift II Corinthians 9:15 It’s Christmas: that the time of year when we hustle about looking for the perfect Christmas gift for those we love. But let me ask you, "Have you ever received an indescribable gift?" The world lavishes the market place with some of the most unbelievable ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1 Samuel 7:2-4 Series

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

1 samuel 7:2-4

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Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-4

Denomination: *other

Somebody, Got It! Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 25, 2014

A thanksgiving message about the 10 lepers and the one who got it.

Title: Somebody, Got It! Theme: To show the importance of giving thanks unto the Lord. Text: Luke 17:11-19 Luke 17:11-19 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. (Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem-John 11 tells us of the events on this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Behold The Lamb

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 3, 2024

Look, it’s God’s lamb who gets rid of the wrongdoings of the entire universe

Behold the Lamb By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Charles Spurgeon said: - “The world was lost. God must punish sin. He sent His Son to take our sin upon Him that He might honor the Law of God and establish God’s government by being obedient to the Law of God and yielding Himself up to the death ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, Exodus 12:13, Leviticus 14:10, John 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Touched

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 12, 2023

There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. Many things will touch you but there is nothing like being touched by God.

Touched By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. A stroll along a sandy beach at sunset with the love of your life will touch your heart and send the emotion of love running through you. The loss of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26

Denomination: Apostolic

Life From The Grave Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2024

Jesus said "on the third day I will rise." But did He? And how can we be confident of Christ's resurrection?

The 53rd chapter of the Old Testament book of Isaiah is a powerful passage. For centuries Jewish Rabbis believed it talked about the coming Messiah. But they struggled with the message Isaiah 53 spoke of the Messiah as A SUFFERING SAVIOR: “He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dying To Know: The Death That Changes Everything

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus’ death bridged justice and mercy, redefining family through grace and offering every sinner forgiveness, belonging, and everlasting life.

1. The Question We’re All Asking Everybody’s dying to know something. What happens when we die? Why does love hurt so much? Why is the world so broken—and if God is real, why hasn’t He fixed it? Even people who don’t think much about faith still feel that gnawing ache: There has to be more than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22, Isaiah 6:1-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 23:40-43, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 12 – Cruel Slaughter Because Of Sin – A Distraught Prophet – Faces Harder Than Rock - Chapter 2:21-22 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 22, 2025

Jeremiah looked at a scene of pathos – so many killed. He sees the LORD responsible for that but knew it was the unrepentant people’s fault. God was in great sadness over what happened to these people with faces harder than rock who did not repent.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 12 – CRUEL SLAUGHTER BECAUSE OF SIN – A DISTRAUGHT PROPHET – FACES HARDER THAN ROCK - CHAPTER 2:21-22 In the last message Jeremiah was lamenting the sad and horrifying condition of his people, and asking the LORD why He had done that. The people’s own sin actually ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:21, Jeremiah 50:10-14, Isaiah 47:4-7, Deuteronomy 28:49-50, 2 Kings 25:22, 2 Kings 25:24, 2 Kings 25:25, 2 Kings 24:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Lamentations 2:22, Jeremiah 1:16-17, Jeremiah 2:19, Lamentations 3:1, Jeremiah 5:1-3, Isaiah 5:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Ways Jesus Suffered For Our Sin

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2023

Jesus suffered in every aspect of his body: from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet. His face was wounded, His back was beaten, His side and heart were pierced, and even His eyes were blinded with trickles of blood. The seven ways He suffered atoned for the sins of the world.

SEVEN WAYS JESUS SUFFERED FOR OUR SIN Isaiah 53:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Why will all of the referees check their voicemail immediately after the Super Bowl? So they can hear someone say "no missed calls." B. TEXT 3 “He is despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows and acquainted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023

On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God